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2007 NCAA Division I National Championships
The Palace of Auburn Hills
March 14-17

Qualifiers from Michigan
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125 - Paul Donahoe - Nebraska, (Davison)
125 - Brandon Kinney - Columbia, (Lowell)
133 - Nick Simmons - Michigan State, (Williamston)
141 - Andy Simmons - Michigan State, (Williamston)
149 - Josh Churella - Michigan, (Novi)
149 - John Cox - Navy, (Grand Haven)
174 - Trevor Perry - Indiana, (Davison)
174 - Brandon Sinnot - Central Michigan, (Allen Park)
184 - Roger Kish - Minnesota, (Lapeer West)
184 - Christian Sinnot - Central Michigan, (Allen Park)
197 - Wynn Michalak - Central Michigan (Caro)
285 - Bubba Gritter - Central Michigan (Grandville)
285 - Spencer Nadolsky - North Carolina, (Holland West Ottawa)
285 - Levon Mack - Brown, (Bangor)
Qualifiers from Michigan institutions
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Central Michigan University (MAC Conference)
125 - Luke Smith
133 - Connor Beebe
141 - Eric Kruger
165 - Mike Miller
174 - Brandon Sinnot
184 - Christian Sinnot
197 - Wynn Michalak
285 - Bubba Gritter

University of Michigan (Big Ten Conference)
149 - Josh Churella
165 - Eric Tannenbaum
174 - Steve Luke
184 - Tyrel Todd
197 - Nick Roy

Michigan State University (Big Ten Conference)
133 - Nick Simmons
141 - Andy Simmons

Eastern Michigan University (MAC Conference)
149 - Jermaine Thompon
All-Americans with Michigan ties
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125 - Paul Donahoe - National Champion
Nebraska University, Davison High School
Donahoe pulled off one of the bigger upsets of the final round and the tournament by defeating Oklahoma's top seed Sam Hazewinkel in the 125 lb final.  Donahoe, who was handled by Hazewinkel a couple weeks ago at the Big 12 tournament, controlled the pace of the match throughout regulation as neither wrestled scored a takedown.  Donahoe then struck in overtime with a deep shot that he was able to finish for the winning takedown.  A nice win for him in front of the home crowd.

133 - Nick Simmons - All-American (3rd)
Michigan State University, Williamston High School
Simmons, who was knocked off in devasting upset by Okie State's Coleman Scott in the semis, came back with a vengeance on the final day to end his career on a good note.  He dominated both his wrestle back matches shutting out Tyler McCormick of Mizzou and Matt Keller of UT Chatanooga, 9-0, 8-0.  Nick finishes his career as a 4x All-American.

149 - Josh Churella - NCAA Runner Up
University of Michigan  - Novi High School
Churella lost a hard fought match to Edinboro's Gregor Gillespie in the final round.  The match was tied after 3 periods and had to go overtime, however, Gillespie scored a takedown in the extra stanza to win the title.  Churella, now a 2x All-American, is only a junior and will be back next season for another shot.  Gillespie will be back to defend his title as well, so will last year's champ Dustin Schlatter, which means 149 is going to be loaded next year.


174 - Brandon Sinnot All-American (7th)
Central Michigan University, Allen Park High School


184 - Roger Kish - All-American (3rd)
University of Minnesota, Lapeer West High School
Kish was upset last night by Iowa State's Jake Varner, however, he bounced back nicely on the final day to come back and take 3rd.

285 - Bubba Gritter - All-American (5th)
Central Michigan University, Grandville High School